Peterborough United director of football Barry Fry has revealed that the club has rejected a “cheeky bid” from Middlesbrough for star player Marcus Maddison.
The talented forward is a wanted man this winter with clubs hoping they can snap him up for a cut price deal before his contract expires at the end of the season.
Maddison, who has a £2.5m release clause in his contract, has scored 10 goals for the Posh this campaign and his form has attracted a number of admirers, including Boro who were reportedly keen to meet the release clause to get him to Teesside.
However, Fry has revealed during an AGM at the club that Boro offered under the asking price, prompting Peterborough to veto the deal.
Peterborough Today reports that Fry said: “We are not interested in selling anyone in January. We want to add to the squad not weaken it.
“The one issue we could have is Marcus, because if someone meets his valuation we can’t stop him talking to the bidding club and he could then leave.
“I don’t believe for one minute that will happen though. It makes no sense to pay £2.5 million for someone you could sign for nothing in five months time.
“Some clubs have made cheeky offers, but they won’t get Marcuson on the cheap.
“And Marcus is happy to stay with us. If he does leave us, he would like it to be with the club promoted to the Chammpionship.
“And rest assured the club has a plan B in place should anyone leave. We have identified the players we want should anyone leave.”
